First time in this area
Important notes:
1) The magazine's political experience started in 2015 with Lehigh Valley elections.
2) Learning as I go. Politics is an important area for the magazine to expand coverage. There are a lot of new experiences. Like every other part of A Valley and Beyond, I am learning and adapting with each experience.
3) This press call was a first. I took notes with Microsoft Word and here is the summary.
4) I am not familiar with reporters from media outside of the Lehigh Valley, especially major media sources (NBC / CNN / etc.). Please look up and follow these people. Please forgive any spelling mistakes. I did not have the chance for introductions
5) With all of that stated, just being honest. Like everything, do my best for you.
1) The magazine's political experience started in 2015 with Lehigh Valley elections.
2) Learning as I go. Politics is an important area for the magazine to expand coverage. There are a lot of new experiences. Like every other part of A Valley and Beyond, I am learning and adapting with each experience.
3) This press call was a first. I took notes with Microsoft Word and here is the summary.
4) I am not familiar with reporters from media outside of the Lehigh Valley, especially major media sources (NBC / CNN / etc.). Please look up and follow these people. Please forgive any spelling mistakes. I did not have the chance for introductions
5) With all of that stated, just being honest. Like everything, do my best for you.
Joel Beneson
Again, these are only the highlights.
- The call started off with a re-cap of results and numbers to date. These statistics included a brief demographic breakdown. The demographics were mainly focused on ethnicity and gender. Women over 30 and African Americans being among Mrs. Clinton's primary voters / supporters. The diversity of voters was also stressed and highlighted.
- Joel proceeded to point out how Mrs. Clinton is the strongest candidate against the Republicans in general elections. He did back up this statement with facts.
- Joel did give credit to Bernie Sanders for winning in caucus states.
- He pointed out the important role New York / Pennsylvania still play for Mrs. Clinton to win.
- The call started off with a re-cap of results and numbers to date. These statistics included a brief demographic breakdown. The demographics were mainly focused on ethnicity and gender. Women over 30 and African Americans being among Mrs. Clinton's primary voters / supporters. The diversity of voters was also stressed and highlighted.
- Joel proceeded to point out how Mrs. Clinton is the strongest candidate against the Republicans in general elections. He did back up this statement with facts.
- Joel did give credit to Bernie Sanders for winning in caucus states.
- He pointed out the important role New York / Pennsylvania still play for Mrs. Clinton to win.
Question / Answer segment
After Joel was finished, everyone was invited to press "1" if they had a question. Due to time constraints, there was a set number of questions allowed. Again, this is a majority of questions asked. Point blank: this was my first political press conference.
- Cameron Keys: Any areas where Sanders has pushed Clinton to the left?
Joel: No, she has been progressive throughout her career. Ranging from Women’s rights to health care. She is not a one issue candidate. It is what she is taking to voters now.
- Andrea Bernstein: Can you vision in which Sanders makes up delegates in NY?
Joel: You have to win the states big. He has not demonstrated that. She will campaign like she has represented the state for years and lived here. He will not get the net delegates. Sanders has to materially change things. He would have to continually win at a rate he has not been able to do.
- Susan Page: On a previous conference call, Sanders reps stated Clinton would need super delegates to make it over the finish line?
Joel: They have not been able to make a credible case on winning the primaries.
- Peter Nicholas: What are you hearing objectionable from Sanders Campaign?
Joel: Sanders initially said he will not run an attack campaign. Hillary said we should stick to the issues.
- Samantha Wegman: A previous call Sanders. They did not really compete in the southern states?
Joel: If you don’t want to compete in battleground states, not how you win an election. Referred to 2008 Clinton / Obama campaign. You cannot ignore battleground states.
- Cameron Keys: Any areas where Sanders has pushed Clinton to the left?
Joel: No, she has been progressive throughout her career. Ranging from Women’s rights to health care. She is not a one issue candidate. It is what she is taking to voters now.
- Andrea Bernstein: Can you vision in which Sanders makes up delegates in NY?
Joel: You have to win the states big. He has not demonstrated that. She will campaign like she has represented the state for years and lived here. He will not get the net delegates. Sanders has to materially change things. He would have to continually win at a rate he has not been able to do.
- Susan Page: On a previous conference call, Sanders reps stated Clinton would need super delegates to make it over the finish line?
Joel: They have not been able to make a credible case on winning the primaries.
- Peter Nicholas: What are you hearing objectionable from Sanders Campaign?
Joel: Sanders initially said he will not run an attack campaign. Hillary said we should stick to the issues.
- Samantha Wegman: A previous call Sanders. They did not really compete in the southern states?
Joel: If you don’t want to compete in battleground states, not how you win an election. Referred to 2008 Clinton / Obama campaign. You cannot ignore battleground states.
